Visions® of New York City

Monday, June 8, 2009 7:30 p.m.

From Wall Street to Washington Heights, down Fifth Avenue, over bridges, and across the grid, VISIONSĀ® OF NEW YORK CITY celebrates the irresistible attraction of the little 25- by 2-mile island that has captured the hearts of millions and sparked countless lifelong love affairs.

New York City has long been a symbol of the American Dream and the first stop for immigrant families for generations - and in modern times, has become the symbol of America’s continuing strength. VISIONSĀ® OF NEW YORK CITY offers New York in all its striking juxtapositions of nature and modern progress, geometry and geography - the harbor from Lady Liberty’s perspective; Central Park as the birds experience it; the crucifix architecture of St. Patrick’s Cathedral as intended from the heavens; neighborhoods from the Lower East Side, Little Italy and Chinatown to Harlem and the Upper West Side and more - aerial and ground
footage enhanced by informative narration to highlight the city’s iconic images, boundless energy and enduring allure.

Executive Producer/Aerial Director: Roy A. Hammond; Producer/Editor/Writer: Sam Toperoff; Camera operator: Grant Bieman.

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B Mac -- June 28th, 2009 at 10:53 am

One of the most beautiful visual experiences I’ve ever seen on TV. I saw it on HDNet in High Definition. Viewing this program makes me want to visit this incredible city!

ken -- August 10th, 2009 at 1:16 am

Who is the artist singing the opening song: “Manhatten”?

Gerson -- September 29th, 2009 at 4:58 am

The artist singing “Manhattan” is Ella Fitzgerald.

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